Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet - Late Edo Period (19th century) Planters 96 x 56 x 53

96 x 56 x 53 (wxdxh cms)

and patina that give it exceptional depth and character

This example makes a stunning decorative bowl

5 x 44 x 72 (wxdxh cms)

sliding candle box base

Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet - Late Edo Period (19th century) Planters 96 x 56 x 53This antique Japanese mizuya dansu kitchen chest dates from the late Edo period (1603 1868). This dramatic cabinet would have been used to store food and cooking utensils in a Japanese kitchen. The frame is is contructed from hinoki (cypress) & sugi (cryptomeria) woods. The drawers and panels are made from luxurious keyaki (red elm) wood with exquisite wood grain. The handles are forged iron mokku melon handles. Japanese mizuya dansu first began use